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Colonel William E. Weber, Chapter #142,
K.W.V.A. of Frederick County, Maryland, Inc.
- Recognition Page -
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2022-2023 Scholarship Recipients
KWVA Chapter 142 is most proud to present higher education scholarships to Korean War Veteran descendants. Through fundraising and donations, the Chapter has contributed to a special scholarship fund held by The Community Foundation of Frederick County, which selects scholarship recipients from submitted applications. This year, the Chapter increased the number of recipients from two to three.
This year's recipients were Gabrielle Williams, Jacob Fox and Amelia Harman. The Chapter wishes them much success in all their endeavors.
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Postcards from Korea
Mrs. Cho, friend of KWVA Chapter 142, hand delivered a collection of postcards written to Korean War Veterans from students of the Inhwa Girl's High School. The postcards displayed views of Korea today: The Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Han River, Bukchon Hanok, the Seoul Station, Gyeongbok Palace, Nansangol Hanok and Deoksugung. The sentiments written on the postcards by young Koreans touched the hearts of KWVA Chapter 142 members. The students also shared their talents with drawing and origami.
Each note expressed individual feelings, and collectively expressed recognition and gratitude toward the Korean War Veterans who have given them freedom. Dahyun Hwang summed it up simply. She writes:
I'm not good at English, so I don't know if my heart was conveyed well. This is all I want to say. Thank you for protecting Korea. Thank you for protecting my precious daily life, my past, my present, my future, and my dream.
For a larger view, click on any of the postcards above.
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2020 Scholarship Recipients
Each year Chapter 142 awards two scholarships for higher education to descendents of Korean War veterans.
The 2020/2021 school year scholarships went to Maxwell Donaldson and Philip Donaldson, who both sent heart-felt thank you letters recognizing the Chapter's commitment to education.
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2019 Scholarship Recipients
Each year Chapter 142 awards two scholarships for higher education to descendents of Korean War veterans.
The 2019/2020 school year scholarships went to Loretta Donoghue and Samuel Melcher, who both sent heart-felt thank you letters recognizing the Chapter's commitment to education.
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Appreciation From Veterans History Project
December 1 2018, during a Frederick County Veterans History Project (FCVHP) luncheon, Priscilla Rall, FCVHP Director, thanked Chapter 142 with a Certificate of Appreciation for their participation in the project and the Chapter pledged $1,000 in funding for 2019. The FCVHP is in partnership with the Library of Congress Veterans History Project in an effort to record first-hand knowledge from veterans, civilian supporters and family members living in the Frederick County, MD region. The Chapter's participation insures the Korean War will not be forgotten.
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Thank You from Scholarship Recipients
Each year Chapter 142 awards two scholarships for higher education to descendents of Korean War veterans. The 2018/2019 school year scholarships went to Shannon McGoey and Samuel Melcher, who both sent heart-felt thank you letters recognizing the Chapter's commitment to education.
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Thank You from Citizens/Montevue Care and Rehabilitation Center
Citizens/Montevue Care and Rehabilitation Center recognized the support and dedication Chapter 142 provides with a warm Thank You note.
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Robert Mount
Thank you, Bob.
After the new Officers were elected at the June 13, 2018 Chapter Member Meeting, Robert Mount, who has been the Chapter's Commander for many years, was presented with an Appreciation Plaque. The newly elected Commander Becker presented the Plaque to now-Treasurer Mount for his excellent service to the Chapter. The Plaque reads:
Col. William E. Weber
Chapter 142
Korean War Veterans Association
of Federick County, MD. Inc.
Recognizes
Robert C. Mount
For outstanding leadership, unwavering
loyalty and exemplary dedication to
Korean War Veterans
Chapter 142
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Veterans Histroy Program
Chapter 142 has supported and participated in the Frederick County Veterans History Project (FCVHP) over many years. The FCVHP is a partner in the Library of Congress Veterans History Project, collecting oral stories from veterans, civilian supporters and family members living in the Frederick County, MD region. The collection also includes stories from veterans living elsewhere. The majority of historical records are on video though some are on audio medium.
Priscilla Rall is the director of the FCVHP and has interviewed over 100 local veterans, many from our own Chapter. There are write-ups in The Frederick News-Post and The Catoctin Banner about this very important and timely work she is doing.
On June 3, 2017, the Chapter was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for our support of the Project. If you would like to help out, contact Chapter 142 and we can connect you with Priscilla. To see more of what the Veterans History Project records, watch the Vimeo Video below.
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Citizens/Montevue Veterans Day Program
The Chapter provided a Color Guard for the Veterans Day Program at Citizens/Montevue nursing home and assisted living facility on November 11, 2014. After the program, members visited with the veterans in attendance, one of whom, John Routzahn, is a life member of KWVA. Commander Mount was presented a Certificate of Appreciation for our participation. Chapter 142 has provided $2,000 in support of the Veterans Activity fund at the home.
Those attending were Tony Malavenda, Chip Chipley, Jack Droneburg, Bob Mount, Ken Davis, Glenn Wienhoff, Ted Carlson and Tony Marra. Wives attending were Irene Malavenda and Rosalie Wienhoff.
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National Unification Advisory Council Honors Chapter 142
On October 10th, 1013, the National Unification Advisory Council (NUAC), the South Korean President's forum for establishing and implementing policy towards the democratic and peaceful unification between the North and South, invited two KWVA Chapters to be honored at this event. The two Chapters so honored were Chapter #100 of Northern Virginia, and Chapter #142 of Frederick, Maryland. All invited members were extremely honored to be a part of this memorable ceremony. The guest speakers included The Honorable Charles Rangel (a Purple Heart Korean War Veteran), and The Honorable Gerald E. Connolly, both in the U.S. House of Representatives; Secretary Edward Chow, Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs; and Chapter #142's Colonel William Weber (also a Purple Heart recipient). All presentations were extremely interesting and enlightening to Chapter attendees. The evening was complimented with an exceptionally delicious dinner and the presentation of absolutely one of the most beautiful plaques our Chapters have ever received; the picture below does not come near to giving it the justice it so richly deserves.
Members from the Colonel William E. Weber KWVA Chapter #142 in attendance from left to right were Kyutae Chang, Richard Kim, Bill Weber, Wendell Murphy, Marty Goge, Bob Eader, Jim Miller, Reggie Kephart, Tony Malavenda, and Tony Marra.
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CHAPTER MEMBER, BOB MOUNT, RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
AND PLAQUE OF CITATION
Bob Mount was honored with the Distinguished Service Award from KWVA National President Larry Kinard for his service during the Korean War, as Secretary and Treasurer of Chapter #142 and as Chairman of the Scholarship Fund. Congratulations, Bob!
Bob also received the Plaque of Citation from Major General (Ret.) Choi, Seung Woo, Republic of Korea. The plaque reads:
In commemorating 63rd Anniversary of the Korean Was and 60th of Armistice, this Citation Award is solely dedicated to your selfless sacrifice during the war and distinguished leadership for your fellow veterans.
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CHAPTER MEMBER, BOB EADER, RECEIVES PRESIDENT'S AWARD
Bob Eader was honored with the President's Award from KWVA National President William MacSwain for his exemplary service to the 2011 National Programs conducted in Washington, D.C. Congratulations, Bob!
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CHAPTER 142 COLOR GUARD
RECEIVES PRESIDENT'S AWARD
The citation reads:
On behalf of the Korean War Veterans Association, Inc. I want to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for your dedication, commitment and contribution to our organization for the task of
VETERANS DAY KWVA COLOR GUARDS,
2008 - 2012
William F MacSwain
KWVA President 2008 - 2012
Congratulations to all who have participated!
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Chapter 142 Receives ABOVE AND BEYOND Award
The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve presented the Above and Beyond Award to Korean War Veterans Association Chapter 142 Frederick, Maryland. Presented on behalf of the men and women of the National Guard and Reserve Forces, for outstanding service and continuing support to the National Defense.
We are indeed proud to have received the award.
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